STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30917 / S1221
The School Library Material Care act creates a consistent set of procedural requirements for Idaho school
libraries regarding the selection, review, inventory management, and reconsideration of school library materials.
Local school boards of trustees will be empowered to develop and adopt such policies, as well as appoint a
committee, in partnership with local parents for the review and reconsideration procedures of school library
materials. These policies shall include periodic curation, review, and revision of such materials, in addition
to maintaining a complete and transparent inventory of current school library materials for parents and legal
guardians of students enrolled at the relevant school. Effectively implementing these procedures will protect
students from pornography and from accessing materials that are not appropriate for their maturity or interest.
School libraries that are not compliant may not be open to students until such time as they achieve compliance
with the developed procedures.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the State or general fund because it requires no expenditure of State
funds.
Contact:
Representative Chenele Dixon
(208) 332-1000
Geoff Schroeder, Senator
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/12/2024, 9:51 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-512